Description
Healthy Mediterranean Rice and Beans is a wholesome, protein-packed dish made with garlic, olive oil, spinach, and beans. This Mediterranean rice recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal prep. A delicious and easy plant-based dinner idea!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in drained beans and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften.
4. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
5. Add cooked rice and stir gently. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
6. Add spinach and lemon juice. Stir until spinach wilts.
7. Serve immediately warm, or cool for meal prep.
Notes
This dish can be served warm or cold.
Use any rice you have on hand, but basmati or jasmine are preferred for fluffiness.
Add roasted veggies or crumbled feta for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg